STARLINK-4209 (52855)

COSPAR: 2022-062AB | Alt Name: Starlink 4209

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 17, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52855

International Designator

2022-062AB

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:31:36 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

146.69°

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Argument of Perigee

72.04°

Period

94.16 min

Mean Motion

15.29 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4209

Alternative Name

Starlink 4209

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52855U 22062AB  26201.23028500 -.00000628  00000+0 -94087-5 0  9998

2 52855  53.1627 146.6861 0001979  72.0401 288.0816 15.29351328225969

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Summary

The STARLINK-4209 satellite, also known as Starlink 4209 and part of the Starlink Group 4-19-26 payload, was launched on June 17, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and manufactured by SpaceX as well. The satellite's dimensions are a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and its mission purpose is communication.

Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

Dry Mass

275

Launch Mass

297

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-19-26

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Krypton ion thrusters

Equipment

Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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